Topic 2 B Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Vagina
A
A muscular tube that receives the penis during intercourse and the baby leaves from here during birth
2
Q
Urethra
A
Passes urine out of the body
3
Q
Uterus
A
Contracts during labour
Holds baby during pregnancy
Enlarges during pregnancy
The fertilise egg implants here
4
Q
Cervix
A
Holds mucus plug
Opening neck of womb
Dilates to 10cm during birth
Combined with uterus to make birth canal
5
Q
Ovaries
A
Produces stores releases eggs
Produces oestrogen
Produces progesterone
Ovulation takes place from here
6
Q
Fallopian tubes
A
Links ovaries to uterus
Conception takes place here
